Bassin de la Saline

Bassin de la Saline is one of four basins in the marina of Le Palais on Belle-Île-en-Mer in Morbihan, Brittany. It is set up as a smaller marina with finger pontoons (catways) and differs from the port's other, busier basins by offering individual berths for visiting yachtsmen during the season.

A listening watch must be kept on VHF channel 9 when entering the harbour, as port traffic is very heavy, including ferries. Bassin de la Saline has around 10 berths on individual pontoons, reserved for visiting boats in season, and the harbour office does not take advance bookings. Access is via the port's lock gates, open between 6am and 10pm, with an opening window of around 3 hours around high tide.

Berths in Bassin de la Saline have access to both fresh water and shore power (220V/10A) right on the pontoon. The port also has two sanitary blocks with toilets and showers, a self-service fuel station at Quai Bonnelle (open 24 hours, card payment, accessible at mid-to-high tide), waste containers for sorted recycling, and repair facilities including a 15-tonne mobile crane and a chandlery.

The harbour lies in the town of Le Palais with views of the citadel, and the town's shops and life are within walking distance. Sail into Bassin de la Saline and enjoy the individual berths with power and water on the pontoon while you explore Belle-Île from the harbour town.